The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Ill Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in the Hematology-Oncology department of Medical Services to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs {VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. .
The Hematology-Oncology NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
Consultation and ongoing management can occur in an outpatient, inpatient, virtual, or electronic consult setting. Works with other providers in their specialty to co-manage patients. Completes or assists with appropriate medical procedures based on granted privileges and duties as determined by leadership of the Medicine Section. Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Provides education to patients and their families. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Supports all aspects of consult management. Supports decisions, evaluation of referral, and integrated community care.
Uses tele-care modalities including voice, video, electronic consults, and others to provide care, when appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation of care in a timely fashion meeting facility requirements. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. Completes or assists with projects to improve Veteran care based on the needs of the facility.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Time is to be determined, and will change due to the needs of the agency.
Telework: Ad-hoc
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $109455 – $187234/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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